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AE04 WUM

2004 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,164 mi
Last recorded74,164 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Getz52,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 WUM
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 74,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All underbody suspension components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake noisy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 70,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 70,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,412 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 68,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flexy pipe broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 64,375 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe clip corroded and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,010 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,979 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,091 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,015 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 45,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,772 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 31,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet safety catch seized.

exhaust corroded.

front discs corroded.

front side lights not very bright.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

Fail 6 Jul 2013 27,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2011 21,926 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,254 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

brake metal pipes surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,226 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 17,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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AE04 WUM is a 2004 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 WUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 WUM is a 2004 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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